How do you know if you have chronic fatigue syndrome?
I ve been feeling a bit weak lately and somewhat sleepy and drained out. I was just wondering how do I know if I have chronic fatigue syndrome and what are the symptoms?
I had this problem since the year 2004, but my doctors couldnt figure it out. Three of my doctors were involved and each one told me a different situation. One of them being my sleep specialist believe it was sleep apnea and perodic limb movement sndrome, the 2nd one as my internal medicine doctor believed that my thyroid could be low, and the 3rd one being my acupuncturist believed that my body isnt recieving the nutrients that I need and thus no energy. So, basically I dont know what is the main symptom that is causing me to become weak and making me sleep long hours.
I have tried provigil and it did work for a bit then after 2 weeks later I got immune to the medicine and it stopped working for me.
July 5th, 2011 - 04:51
Getting a doctor to diagnose CFS is difficult. I have all of the symptoms and have had them for at least 3 years and I have been told it is everything from depression to I am just a busy mom. I am sure this is what I have (though I am not a doctor I have a medical backround) I have found not many doctors take CFS seriously.
July 5th, 2011 - 04:51
i think it is weakness and extreme fatigue for a couple months or longer. there is an enzyme test a doctor can do to determine if you have chronic fatigue.
July 5th, 2011 - 04:51
Sounds like you have some systems. Some of the systems are feeling tired having no energy to do things you were use to doing. You might want to go see a doctor and be checked out. There is med’s you can take for it. I also have this same thing. I also have alot of other things to go along with it. There is a new med called Provigal.It is suppose to give you a boost. Hope this helped and good lick.